Irresistible Lemon Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders Recipe
Enjoy a zesty and crunchy twist on classic chicken tenders with this Lemon Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders recipe. Tender chicken strips are seasoned with fresh garlic and lemon juice, then coated in a crispy Parmesan-panko crust and baked to golden perfection. This flavorful dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Coating
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Others
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Chicken: Slice the chicken breasts into tender-sized strips. Season them generously with salt and pepper to enhance the flavor.
- Mix Coating: In a bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt. This mixture will give the chicken a crispy, flavorful crust.
- Coat Chicken: Drizzle the lemon juice over the seasoned chicken strips, then thoroughly coat them with the breadcrumb and Parmesan mixture, pressing gently to adhere the coating.
- Bake: Arrange the coated chicken strips on the prepared baking dish in a single layer. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the coating is golden brown and the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).
- Serve: Drizzle additional fresh lemon juice over the baked chicken tenders before serving for an extra burst of brightness and flavor.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can lightly spray the coated chicken tenders with cooking spray before baking.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the baking dish to allow even cooking and browning.
- Substitute fresh lemon juice with bottled lemon juice if necessary, but fresh is recommended for better flavor.
- Chicken tenders can be served with a side of steamed vegetables, salad, or your favorite dipping sauce.
- To make the recipe gluten-free, substitute panko breadcrumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 4-5 tenders)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
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